Concept / Infant

Infant

A person presented as an infant

A person presented as an infant.

A phrase to start with

Makes the figure read as an infant.

Appearance and effects

A figure readable as an infant becomes the subject.

Visual traits

  • Infant age group

Expected changes

  • The figure is more likely to read as an infant

Five examples

1 — Infant with a dog

Keeps the infant age group visible.

an infant beside a dog

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2 — Infant with a cat

Keeps the infant age group visible.

an infant beside a cat

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3 — Infant figure

A boy does not match the infant age group.

an infant figure

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4 — Infant in a quiet room

Keeps the figure present.

an infant in a quiet room

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5 — Infant outdoors

Keeps the figure present.

an infant on grassland

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Meaning and scope

Definition

Indicates an infant age group. Gender, family role, clothing, and activity are specified separately.

In more detail

Creates a figure readable as an infant without deciding personality or relationship to a caregiver.

Includes

  • A figure readable as an infant

Excludes

  • Older children
  • A particular gender or family role

What this does not imply

  • Gender
  • Family role
  • Clothing or activity

Variability

Setting and activity can be adjusted separately.

Usage and adjustments

Usage

  • Specify only age group

Distinguish similar expressions

  • Specify gender or family role separately

Typical uses

  • Create an infant figure

Possible failure modes

  • The figure is depicted as an older child
  • The figure is depicted as a boy

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